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Trump DOJ Dumps January 6 Sedition Convictions – Mother Jones– www.motherjones.com

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Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes, from left, former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio, Joseph Biggs and Zachary Rehl at the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 21, 2025.J. Scott Applewhite/AP

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In 2023, after Stewart Rhodes, the founder of the far-right Oath Keepers militia group, was sentenced to 18 years in prison for his role in the January 6, 2021, attack on Congress, the Justice Department noted the stiff sentence reflected the court’s conclusion that Rhodes’ “conduct was terrorism.”

“The Oath Keepers plotted for months to violently disrupt the peaceful transfer of power from one administration to the next,” then–Attorney General Merrick Garland said. “The Justice Department will continue to do everything in our power to hold accountable those criminally responsible for the January 6th attack on our democracy.”

Turkey school ‘shooting’: At least six injured ‘and one dead’ after ‘gunshots heard’ | World | News– www.express.co.uk

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At least six people were injured following a suspected shooting at a middle school in Turkey. The horror unfolded at Ayser Çelik Middle School in Kahramanmaraş in the south on Wednesday, in what is the second shocking school shooting in just two days.

It has been claimed that a lone attacker came to the school with five guns and seven magazines. Journalist Lokman Başçı has said the unidentified attacker entered a classroom at the school and opened fire, According to multiple publications in Turkey, two classrooms were actually targeted by the suspect, who is now reported to have been killed.

After the first reports emerged, emergency crews and ambulances rushed to the scene as chaos gripped the area. Independent Turkish news website T24 reports that upon arriving on scene, Kahramanmaraş Governor Mükerrem Ünlüer said there had been four fatalities and 20 people injured.

According to local news outlet Haber, one of the deceased was a teacher. An attacker is reoprted to have been apprehended, however their identity has not yet been released.

The markets are obsessed with the Strait of Hormuz. Why it matters less than you think– www.cnbc.com

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… The U.S. ‘blockade’ of Iranian ports around the Strait of Hormuz (SOH) is under a week old.  When the U.S. naval blockade was announced, some worried it would make things worse by further enraging Iran or the rogue Iranian military, who may then attack ship traffic, ports, or people.  Thankfully, it’s been relatively calm. However we may be just one drone strike, one stray Iranian missile, or one nasty Hormuz mine blast from an escalation.  An assault directly on an American warship would send oil prices soaring.  It’s a scary and tentative time.

That said…

MY TAKE → The Strait of Hormuz is not as important to global energy as it was just a few weeks ago.  Here’s why.  Over the past few years, both Saudi Arabia and the UAE have very smartly built back-up pipelines. Those pipelines – a whopping 7 million barrels per day capacity in Saudi and about 1.5 million per day flowing across the UAE have – have cut the flow of shipborne oil out of the Hormuz by half.

We know the Strait matters massively to more than just oil.  I’ve been very clear on concerns about shortages of fertilizer, jet fuel, other refined products and even helium for semiconductor manufacturing.  Even if the Strait returns to pre-war shipping levels soon – by the way, something absolutely no one is counting on – it could take months to get back to any state of normal for energy and related supply chains.

NASA’s Artemis 2 moonshot was just the ‘opening act’ for America’s return to the moon, space agency chief says– www.space.com

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The head of NASA said the agency’s historic Artemis 2 moon mission, which sent the first astronauts around the moon in over 50 years, is only the beginning of a new lunar “relay race” that will ultimately lead to a crewed landing and moon base in the years ahead.

The U.S. space agency chief Jared Isaacman laid out what NASA is trying to make happen after the Artemis 2 mission, which concluded with a safe splashdown on Friday (April 10), in a livestreamed speech and discussion today (April 14) addressing attendees at the 2026 Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

“It was the opening act in America’s return to the moon, and it was a success,” Isaacman said in the speech, paraphrasing the crew’s previous comments that the moon mission is part of a relay race. The mission will be “remembered as the moment people started to believe again, to believe that America can still take on the near-impossible and deliver extraordinary outcomes,” Isaacman added.

New material may help aluminium batteries last longer, cost less– timesofindia.indiatimes.com

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New material may help aluminium batteries last longer, cost less– timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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… A research team led by Kavita Pandey of the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), a Department of Science and Technology (DST) institute in Bengaluru, working in collaboration with researchers from Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence in Greater Noida, has developed a new composite material that makes aluminium batteries more stable and longer-lasting.

“Aluminium batteries have attracted attention because aluminium is widely available, inexpensive, and can store more charge per atom than lithium. But there has been a major hurdle: the materials inside these batteries tend to break down quickly. Over repeated charging, they crack or dissolve into the liquid inside the battery, causing it to lose power,” DST pointed out…

The result is a composite that acts like a support structure, holding the battery material together while also helping electricity and ions move more smoothly.This seemingly simple change made a measurable difference. Tests showed that the new material reduced the amount of vanadium dissolving into the battery liquid by more than four times compared to the original material.

As a result, the battery retained more than 73% of its capacity after 100 charge cycles, and around 59% even after 500 cycles. In comparison, conventional versions degrade much faster. In practical terms, that means a battery that lasts longer and performs more reliably…

 

Court Overturns Mosque’s Attempt to Ban Christian Evangelists from Sharing the Gospel Just Outside– www.westernjournal.com

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A controversial Islamic project in Texas tried to stop Christian evangelists from preaching and distributing literature on property outside their mosque.

But a Texas court dismissed the lawsuit, enabling the Christians to continue sharing the gospel in the area.

The East Plano Islamic Center — also known as EPIC — filed a lawsuit against Testimonies of God, a Christian evangelism ministry, in October 2025, according to a report from The Christian Post.

The mosque complex wanted a “temporary and permanent injunction” barring the Christians from “handing out evangelical pamphlets, letters, fliers, or other documents offensive to the Islamic faith.”

Mississippi Governor Signs Bill to Ban Mail-Order Abortions– www.lifenews.com

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Although it was completely expected, it’s wonderful to hear that Mississippi pro-life Gov. Tate Reeves has signed House Bill 1613.

HB 1613 amends the state’s drug trafficking statutes to make it illegal “to create, sell, barter, transfer, manufacture, distribute, dispense or prescribe an ‘abortion-inducing drug.’”

HB 1613 passed both the House in February and the Senate in March by overwhelming margins

“Penalties for those convicted of a crime include up to ten years in prison,” according to Bridget Sielicki. “Additionally, the legislation allows the Attorney General to bring a civil lawsuit against anyone accused of violating the law” but imposes “no penalties on the mother taking the abortion drug — only those involved in trafficking and distributing.”

Democrat Voters Prefer Mark Cuban Over Kamala Harris in 2028 Matchup, Poll Shows– slaynews.com

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A new poll suggests Democrat voters are already looking beyond former Vice President Kamala Harris as the party weighs its options for 2028, with billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban outperforming the failed 2024 candidate in a hypothetical general election matchup.

The survey, conducted by the Yale Youth Poll and reported by Newsmax, found that 58% of respondents said Cuban would defeat a generic Republican candidate in 2028.

By comparison, 55% said the same about Harris, the party’s most recent presidential nominee.

Armanino, DataSnipper partner to support AI-driven audit automation– finance.yahoo.com

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US accounting and consulting practice Armanino has entered into a partnership with DataSnipper, an agentic automation platform used by audit and finance teams.

Under the arrangement, Armanino will help clients roll out DataSnipper throughout their internal audit, compliance and risk management functions. The combination will leverage Armanino’s implementation experience and DataSnipper’s agentic automation technology to help organisations modernise their processes.

The tie-up is intended to support Armanino’s broader plan to embed AI-enabled automation into internal audit and risk advisory work, while maintaining human judgement, oversight and quality standards.

Video. Humanoid robots box and perform at Hong Kong AI and robotics fair– www.euronews.com

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Hong Kong hosted the AI and robotics fair where humanoid robots boxed and played music as part of InnoEX 2026 and the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition), which ran from 13 to 16 April 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The innovation-and-technology showcase reflects a broader trend of robots expanding into service and public functions. Unitree unveiled four models with advanced capabilities, including navigation assistance and support in emergencies, with some able to operate fire hoses in hazardous settings.

At the exhibition, robots also performed martial arts style routines and mimicked musical instruments, highlighting their versatility across sectors. Developers say these systems are designed for security, rescue and customer service as well as entertainment.

According to organisers, the fair brought together companies and researchers from across Asia, reflecting strong investment in the sector. Firms including AgiBot, EngineAI, UBTECH and Unitree showcased advanced robots, alongside start-ups and international participants, underlining Hong Kong’s role as a regional hub.

Anger in Lebanon as Israel launches deadly strikes despite diplomatic drive | Israel attacks Lebanon News– www.aljazeera.com

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Israel has launched more deadly strikes on towns across southern Lebanon, pressing on with its invasion despite a diplomatic push in Washington for direct talks between the two countries.

Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported that Wednesday’s attacks killed at least 13 people, just one day after a sit-down between Lebanese and Israeli envoys to the United States.

Sheriff Sues Woman for $1 Million After She Allegedly Falsely Claimed ICE Detained Her for Two Days– legalinsurrection.com

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A Wisconsin sheriff filed a defamation lawsuit against a Chicago-area woman who claimed immigration officials detained her for almost two days, both at ICE facilities in Illinois and in the Badger State.

In reality, Sunny Naqvi allegedly was hanging out at a hotel and even going to the spa, according to evidence presented by the law enforcement official.

Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt also released extensive evidence on Friday that debunks claims by Sunny Naqvi, who claimed to be a victim of unlawful ICE detention.

The county sheriff’s office has maintained since the ruse began last month that it never held her in detention, despite her claims. Naqvi’s allegations were also quickly amplified by left-wing politicians in Illinois.

Democrat frontrunner in California makes Gavin Newsom look like Donald Trump when it comes to this anti-ICE agenda– www.louderwithcrowder.com

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Now that Democrats and the media (but I repeat myself) have decided to stop ignoring Rep. Eric Swallows (allegedly) being a sleezebucket, and “encouraged” all those he was (allegedly) a sleezebucket with to make the open secret no longer secret, billionaire Tom Steyer is the new Democrat frontrunner for California Governor. And I know what you’re thinking, “Hey Brodigan, the ‘no kings’ democrap party is rallying around a billionaire? The heck you say!”

Heck! I do, in point of fact, say heck!

Steyer’s first order of business? Announcing his plan to deal with illegal immigration that essentially makes the current Gov. Gavin Siebel-Newsom look like Donald Trump. Some key points:

– Defund ICE. Obviously.

– Treat ICE agents like the mob and throw them all in jail. Yes, over the crime of enforcing immigration laws. He also wants to empower the Attorney General to send ICE agents and leadership to prison. Again…for the crime of enforcing immigration laws.

– Bring everyone, quote, “kidnapped & detained” by ICE back home. No, not to their home countries. To California, which is technically still America, where they were living illegally.

Democrat tough talk fails in Maryland, where congressional redistricting plan dies on the vine– www.theblaze.com

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A tough pressure campaign from high-profile Democrats has failed to persuade other members of their party in Maryland, where a new congressional map is now off the table.

Democrats enjoy a super-majority in both the Maryland House of Delegates and the Senate, and Democrat Wes Moore has been governor since 2023. Nevertheless, a redistricting proposal that would have threatened the lone Republican congressional seat died in the Maryland Senate when the legislative session ended Monday night.

‘At some point, I am going to have to have a conversation with him if he continues to stand in the way of an up or down vote.’

The Maryland House passed the map overwhelmingly in early February, 99-37.

Gov. Moore pressed hard to pass the map through the state Senate and onto his desk as a way to combat Republican redistricting efforts in Texas and North Carolina, spearheaded by President Donald Trump.

“I think Donald Trump is actively trying to manipulate and change the rules around the November election and beyond because he knows he cannot win on his policies,” Moore told the AP.

What Trump Can Learn From Reagan About The Strait Of Hormuz– thefederalist.com

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As the United States Navy enforces a full blockade of Iranian ports and conducts minesweeping operations in the Strait of Hormuz, the lessons of 1987 and 1988 are once again proving their worth. I know, because I participated in the Pentagon basement war games that shaped Operation Praying Mantis in 1988, which became America’s largest Navy surface engagement since World War II.

In March 1987, as Iran attacked shipping in the Persian Gulf during the Tanker War, Kuwait sought U.S. protection for its oil tankers. President Ronald Reagan ordered them reflagged under Operation Earnest Will.

Before the first convoy sailed, two-week-long war games tested responses to Iranian provocations. I served on the Green team as a young Reagan appointee, modeling a robust, military-centric reaction. The Blue team pursued a restrained, “proportional response” approach favored by the foreign policy “Blob.”

The outcomes were clear: The Green team’s decisive posture resulted in roughly 50 American dead, wounded, or captured. The Blue team’s tentative path allowed Iran to control escalation, producing some 1,500 American casualties.

California Democrats Advance ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ to Shield Fraud From Citizen Journalists– legalinsurrection.com

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… California politicians have proposed legislation to squelch future independent investigative efforts. Let me introduce you to Assembly Bill (AB) 2624, which:

  • Extends California’s existing address confidentiality and anti-doxxing protections (now used for reproductive and “gender-affirming” health care) to immigration support service providers, employees, and volunteers who face threats or harassment tied to their work.
  • Creates a new address confidentiality program for these immigration support workers so state and local agencies can process public-records requests without revealing their residence addresses.
  • Makes it unlawful to solicit, sell, trade, or post on the internet or social media the personal information or images of covered immigration support workers (or people at the same home address) when done with intent to incite or facilitate threats or violence, with associated civil and criminal penalties.

In other words, it allows bureaucrats to apply broad definitions and to threaten the actual journalists uncovering the types of immigration service abuse that Shirley has revealed with his work. The rules can be used to prevent videos from being shared on social media, and fines of $10,000 per violation can be imposed.